Blue Dog Speaks

Blue Dog Speaks by George Rodrigue is a fun romp through more than 160 Blue Dog paintings never before published in a book. Based on his mother’s loup-garou tales of werewolves, his Blue Dog paintings have evolved from a simple reflection on ghost stories to a vehicle for his voice to speak on the contemporary world around him. Many of the paintings’ themes celebrate his roots in Cajun Louisiana. I’ve always been a fan of the Blue Dog paintings, but I didn’t always grasp their meaning. What makes this collection so unique is that the titles of his paintings are given equal footing with the paintings themselves, thus providing the reader with a deeper level of understanding of his work. The title perfectly reflects the stated show more purpose of the book, and if we as readers listen and observe carefully, we will come away with a better appreciation for the works and world of George Rodrigue and Blue Dog. show less

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George Rodrigue: "A simple Blue Dog is the obvious visual subject of every painting. However, the title combines with the paint on the canvas to convey a deeper meaning: one that in the end rarely alludes to that animal we know as 'dog', but instead provides insight-whether humorous or nostalgic or sad- into the human condition."

"Blue Dog speaks is the first book to emphasize Rodriuge's witty and insightful titles alongside his works. Both playful and thought-provoking, this beautifully illustrated gift book will delight Blue Dog fans and introduce newcomers to the pop culture phenomenon that is Blue Dog" -- Back Cover

I ? Blue Dog (Tiffany).... This book contains 238 pages of Blue Dog paintings w/ accompanying titles/descriptions of show more each painting.

Lovely paintings, funny, heart-wrenching, creative, colorful, and thought provoking. I just ordered a copy for my own! show less

Why is Blue Dog Blue is still my favorite, but this one was pretty cool and quirky. Not your typical children's book.

Humor in Art, Art in Humor